as in strictly
without any relaxation of standards or precision
a rigorously accurate accounting of the war casualties
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Recent Examples of rigorously
That electoral timeline was rigorously followed when Maduro’s predecessor, Chavez, died of cancer in 2013.
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Megan Janetsky, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Whether innovation stems from new tech or old, IEEE Spectrum will continue to cover it rigorously in 2026.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2025
Today, the brick-and-mortar in Savannah features only products whose ingredients have been rigorously reviewed, in addition to products that have been formulated by Bucci herself, such as her award-winning Everywhere Oil.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
Policymakers would be wise to design and implement the AI deals rigorously and publicize the details widely to broaden support.
—Daniel Benaim, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
The tree is Wayfair Verified, meaning it’s been rigorously tested for both quality and value.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
In a letter to the Surface Transportation Board (STB), the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) urged the regulatory body to rigorously evaluate the merger’s potential effects on intermodal shipping before considering its approval.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2025
What penance was being so rigorously staged?
—Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
But that assumes every jurisdiction enforces its rules rigorously.
—Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
Megan Janetsky, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Whether innovation stems from new tech or old, IEEE Spectrum will continue to cover it rigorously in 2026.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2025
Today, the brick-and-mortar in Savannah features only products whose ingredients have been rigorously reviewed, in addition to products that have been formulated by Bucci herself, such as her award-winning Everywhere Oil.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
Policymakers would be wise to design and implement the AI deals rigorously and publicize the details widely to broaden support.
—Daniel Benaim, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
The tree is Wayfair Verified, meaning it’s been rigorously tested for both quality and value.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
In a letter to the Surface Transportation Board (STB), the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) urged the regulatory body to rigorously evaluate the merger’s potential effects on intermodal shipping before considering its approval.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2025
What penance was being so rigorously staged?
—Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
But that assumes every jurisdiction enforces its rules rigorously.
—Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigorously
Adverb
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Campos and her colleagues stress that their role is strictly observational — never to interfere.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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What's more, while binoculars and telescopes will improve the view, equipment isn't strictly required to spot the cluster in the night sky.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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In part, the McKinley administration standardized various press protocols and routines involved in managing the press corps—holding somewhat regular briefings, for example, and carefully timing White House announcements.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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The handsewn and carefully backstitched quilts feature colorful images of buffalo heads, turtles, eagles, angels and other patterns that come to Water in her dreams.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Rigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigorously. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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